Apothecary weight symbols

[DownNDirty]

I found this tiny apothecary weight yesterday; there are two symbols on it. I know that the "3" symbol stands for drachms or drams, but I don't have a clue about the second one.

 

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[HAPPYCAMPER]

Heres a little info if it helps any

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Very-Nice-Set-6-Antique-Brass-Apothecary-Weights-18th-or-19th-Century/302668142652?hash=item46786d583c:g:aFsAAOSwxyJapmsZ

 

[digging440yrs]

The 2nd character [ script "s" ] means 1/2 [half]-- so I'm thinking that yours is a 1/2 drachm-----but not positive

 

[DownNDirty]

Thanks guys. I looked at the link that Happycamper provided and I also think that it is a half dram/drachm weight.

 

[CRUSADER]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apothecaries'_system